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Atletico edge Barca on aggregate to secure Champions League semi-final spot
- On Tuesday, Atletico Madrid reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in nine years, advancing 3-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 home defeat to Barcelona.
- Entering with a 2-0 first-leg advantage, Atletico faced an early blitz as Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres scored within 24 minutes to level the series.
- Ademola Lookman restored Atletico's aggregate lead in the 31st minute after a cross from Marcos Llorente, then Barcelona defender Eric Garcia received a red card for fouling Alexander Sorloth.
- Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong stated, "I have the feeling that luck wasn't on our side," while Defender Ronald Araujo's late header was saved as Barcelona failed to force extra time.
- Atletico will face either Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon in the semi-finals, while Paris Saint-Germain also advanced after defeating Liverpool 2-0 to seal a 4-0 aggregate victory.
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